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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,658.40, 1,137,987.60 and 197,692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,658.40, 1,137,987.60 and 197,692.90 is: 296,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,658.40 : 1,137,987.60 = 197,692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,658.40/1,137,987.60 = 197,692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,658.40x = 1,137,987.60 × 197,692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,658.40x = 224,972,068,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,972,068,808.04/758,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,539.35

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